Cox Handout - An Introduction to the Holy Spirit

Question 1

Why is the Term “Spirit” Used to Describe “The Holy Spirit”?

Answer 1

1) The Term points to intangibility, immateriality. (connect to Hebrew and Greek - Wind and Breath)
2) The term signifies energy, drive, and dynamic freedom of movement.

Question 2

Why is the Term “Holy” Used to Describe “The Holy Spirit”?

Answer 2

1) The term stresses sacredness and being set-apart.
2) The term connotes utter purity and righteousness
3) The term conveys majesty and glory.

Question 3

Why is the Term “The” Used to Describe “The Holy Spirit?

Answer 3

1) The term stresses singularity and uniqueness.
2) The term distinguishes the Holy Spirit from holy spirits, which are angels
3) The term distinguishes The Holy Spirit from the Spirit of Christians who had been made holy in his presence.

Question 4

Does the word “The” occur in every New Testament reference to the Holy Spirit?

Answer 4

No.

Question 5

What are the 15 other Titles for the Holy Spirit and What does Each Emphasize?

Answer 5

1) Spirit of Grace - Holy Spirit as the actualizer of God’s Grace
2) Spirit of Truth - Holy Spirit as communicating Scriptural Revelations
3) Spirit of Holiness - Holy Spirit as Holy in essential nature
4) Spirit of Wisdom - Holy Spirit as omnipotent and wise
5) Spirit of Life - Holy Spirit as aide in creating all beings/imparting new life in regeneration and physical resurrection.
6) Spirit of Supplication - Holy Spirit as Giver of Prayerful and Gracious Help in Times of Weakness
7) Spirit of Adoption - Holy Spirit as the Seal and Witness of Divine Adoption
8) Counselor - Holy Spirit as Imminent in Personal Life and Ministry.
9) Eternal Spirit - Holy Spirit as having no beginning or end.
10) One Spirit - The Holy Spirit as United
11) Seven Spirits - The Holy Spirit as Perfect, Omnipresent, and complete
12) The Lord the Spirit - The Holy Spirit as Sovereign
13) Spirit of Glory - The Holy Spirit as revealing God’s presence and the brightness of His glory
14) Spirit of Might - The Holy Spirit as Omnipotent
15) Spirit of the Fear of the Lord - The Holy Spirit as manifesting who God is and instilling a holy fear and awe of His power and authority.

Question 6

What are the six physical representations of the Holy Spirit?

Answer 6

1) Wind/Breath
2) Fire
3) Water
4) Dove
5) Seal
6) Oil

Question 7

List the four aspects of the Personality of the Holy Spirit.

Answer 7

1) The Third Person of the Trinity
2) Knowledge and Intelligence
3) Feelings
4) A Will

Question 8

List the Five attributes of the Holy Spirit.

Answer 8

1) Deity
2) Eternal
3) Omnipresent
4) Omniscient
5) Omnipotent Creator

Question 9

What are the three “Works” of the Holy Spirit?

Answer 9

1) Creation
2) Breathing Out His Words Through the Biblical Writers
3) The Incarnation of Jesus Christ

Question 10

Where does the Spirit come from?

Answer 10

God

Question 11

On whom is the Spirit poured out?

Answer 11

Individual people.

Question 12

In who’s absence is the Spirit sent?

Answer 12

Christ.

Question 13

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the triune God?

Answer 13

The Actualizer of the will and works of the Father and Son.